Who isn’t a fan of Baz Luhrmann’s work (Moulin Rouge is one of my favourite movies)? He has an extraordinary vision for capturing decadence and it is absolutely magical to watch on film.

Everyone is buzzing about The Great Gatsby, and I’m right there with everyone else. The soundtrack, alone, sounds amazing, not to mention the costume and set design.

As movies can shape trends, Great Gatsby is definitely showing its influence. “Vintage” is still a trend in weddings, but I’m seeing it move away from the more “shabby-chic” or “kitschy” look and towards this elegance of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau era. And I am loving it!

I put together an inspiration board to show you what I see for a Great Gatsby-inspired wedding.

A Great Gatsby wedding – Calgary wedding planner + designer

For me, it’s all about Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of The Great Gatsby. There have been several weddings with an Art Deco-feel, but the glamour of Luhrmann’s is where my heart lies.

I am influenced by the rich colours of emerald, navy and blues + opulent gold and crystal…and a hit of pink from the ladies.

Sources: (L-R) Baz Luhrmann Great Gatsby | Karen Tran | Colin Cowie | Laser-cutting Shop | Baz Luhrmann Great Gatsby

So gorgeous. I think this is very versatile too — you can make it really glam with the rich colours (that I have used) or just have little hints of inspiration by using the Deco fonts and gold foil accents.

And, just for fun, here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it yet!